Six New People’s Army terrorists were apprehended; while three others surrendered to the Army troops in six separate incidents in the provinces of
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Reports reaching the Army Chief Lt. Gen. Victor S. Ibrado disclosed that Patriarca is the Finance Officer/ Head, Taxation Bureau/ Secretary, Negros Island Committee and Deputy Secretary of KSRB in Brgy. Casili, Consolacion,
Troops recovered two hand grenades, a caliber .45 pistol, personal belongings, a mobile phone, financial records, and a wallet containing P11,200.00 cash.
In Pampanga, four suspected NPA terrorists were apprehended by the members of the 71st Division Reconnaissance Company, 7th Infantry Division under 2Lt. Onofre in Brgy. Villa Maria, Porac at 3:10 p.m. on February 4.
They were identified as Robert Dela Cruz, Orlan Felijun, Jimmy Dela Cruz and Rodrigo Santos. Initial investigation revealed that Robert Dela Cruz and Orlan Felijun were really NPA terrorists operating in the area. Troops were able to confiscate 19 rounds of caliber 30 M1 Garand rifle.
At about 5:45 p.m. that day, troops also recovered a caliber .22, two homemade Shotguns, 41 rounds of ammunition for Caliber 30 and an empty clip for Garand rifle in three separate houses in Brgy. Diaz, Porac, Pampanga.
In Zamboanga del Norte, a suspected NPA terrorist identified as Rindo Tumas alias Joe was apprehended by the members of the scout platoon of 53rd Infantry Battalion under 2Lt. Constantino at 3:45 p.m. on February 6 at Sitio Gigang, Canuyan, Bayog.
Another in Zamboanga del Sur, a certain Welito Catas Bracero alias Dexter voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s Intelligence operatives in 1st Infantry Division in Brgy. Tubod,
Bracero’s surrender was through the effort of his cousin, Jomar Mig Catas alias Dagsa, a former member of FC “Sendong”, Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) who surrendered to the 53rd IB troops last year.
In Agusan del Sur, a certain Michael Madayan alias
Madayan is the former team leader of Baking Squad, SOCOM 2, Front Committee (FC) 3, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC). He was accompanied by Hon. Johnny Doromol, a barangay councilor in Agusan.
In Capiz, a certain Pelejeo Castor y Ortiz, 24 voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s Intelligence operatives of 3rd Infantry Division in Brgy. Abangay, Tapaz, Capiz at 8:30 p.m. on February 7. Ortiz is an active member of Team 1, Limbaong Platoon of CFC, KRP.
All surrenderors are now undergoing custodial debriefing.
The Philippine Army assures active NPA terrorists who want to lay down their arms and join the mainstream society that help will be extended to them. However for those who continue to sow terror, they will be relentlessly pursued. The Social Integration Program (SIP) of the government awaits those who will take the path of peace.
The SIP offers opportunity for rebel returnees (RR) to return to their families and communities and avail themselves of a comprehensive package which include initial financial assistance, livelihood training to go with a provision for initial capital, and remuneration for firearms surrendered. As much as P120,000 or more may be made available to them depending on the number and type of firearms surrendered. SIP ensures that the RR is secured and fully reintegrated back to society. It also capitalizes on the desire of would-be RRs to live normal lives in the comfort of their families, away from harm’s way and difficulties of living in the mountains. #
